It was a genetic trait in that family — they could all fart on cue. So when the
photographer told them to say 'cheese', they cut the cheese in unison instead.
This is why they're all smiling so broadly and why the little girl is covering her ears.

Written on the back: Return to Jim Maher. Box 1758 Palmer. April 17 1960
Image brought to you (from Packwood WA) by our friend George at Hunter's Antiques of Seattle.